LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, The Communist is rated Extreme Left Biased based on its promotion of revolutionary communism, strong social progressivism, and one-sided editorial content. While the site is mostly transparent and has not failed external fact checks, its poor sourcing and heavy propaganda lead to a Mixed rating for factual reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: EXTREME LEFT (-9.5)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.9)
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Communist is the official website of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP), established in May 2024 as the British section of the Revolutionary Communist International. The party positions itself as the “political home of Britain’s communist generation,” advocating revolutionary Marxism and organizing youth and workers against capitalism.
Read our profile on the UK’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The site is owned by the RCP and funded primarily through donations, subscriptions, and merchandise sales. It also promotes its publications, The Communist newspaper and In Defence of Marxism magazine.
Analysis / Bias
The Communist is an explicitly ideological website operated by the Revolutionary Communist Party. Its stated mission is to “educate, agitate, and organise” around Marxist principles, and the content reflects this orientation. Articles are not written with journalistic neutrality; instead, they aim to mobilize readers toward revolutionary communism.
For instance, “Capitalism’s neverending crisis – Marx was right!” argues that the 2008 financial crash and subsequent global crises prove that capitalism is inherently unstable and must be replaced with socialism. The article frames all economic downturns as confirmation of Marxist theory and rejects reformist solutions, presenting only the communist alternative. Similarly, “Supreme Court attacks trans rights – Fight their culture war with class war!” portrays mainstream debates over gender rights as distractions created by the “ruling class” to divide workers, again framing communism as the only viable solution.
The site rarely includes counterarguments or alternative perspectives, and sourcing is minimal. When external references are cited, they often come from ideologically friendly or activist outlets rather than neutral or academic sources. The language is highly emotional and militant, frequently using terms like “fight,” “revolution,” and “war criminals” to galvanize readers. This reflects a strong editorial bias that prioritizes persuasion and ideology over balanced reporting.
In summary, The Communist functions less as a news outlet and more as a propaganda and organizing platform for the RCP. Its bias is evident both in topic selection and in the ideological framing of nearly every article, offering little balance or acknowledgment of competing viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, The Communist is rated Extreme Left Biased based on its promotion of revolutionary communism, strong social progressivism, and one-sided editorial content. While the site is mostly transparent and has not failed external fact checks, its poor sourcing and heavy propaganda lead to a Mixed rating for factual reporting. (D. Van Zandt (10/02/2025)
Source: https://communist.red/
Last Updated on October 2, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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